Flight Tracker
N5948P
1959 PIPER PA-24-250
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
OVERSTREET ROBERT S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CLARKSVILLE, VA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 15, 2010
Airworthiness Date
May 18, 1959
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Year
1959
Serial Number
24-1039
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
135 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A7AFC1
Mode S Code (Octal)
51727701

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 26, 2020 Accident Substantial South Boston, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power.

NTSB ERA20LA195